New Officers Takes Over FAAWC for 2004-2005
By Virgilio I. Gonzales email: Vgonzalesr@aol.com
2003-12-07
The newly inducted officers of the Filipino-American Association of Western Connecticut are all smile at the 9th Gala Night held at The Inn at Ethan Allen on Nov. 22, 2003.
Standing from the left are Matty Bautista (outgoing president), Minerva San Antonio, Mila Manlongat, Nena Guevarra, Baby Gonzales, Dr. Solie Araya, Chie Jardeleza (president), Cathy Ampeloguio (vice president), Ester Frulla, Aida Mancenido, Nona Malaguit, Ellen Parpana, Barbara Pretto, Etta Vered, Brenda Rasing (assistant treasurer), Gigi Ampeloquio (treasurer), and Mary Ann Weiss (secretary).
Seated from the left are , Dr. Manny Bautista, Vil Rasing, Demy Parpana, Joe Maxino, Herbert Mortera, and Lucky King (outgoing vice president).
Flushed from its recent success at the Foxwoods Fashion Show, the Gala Night was a fitting climax to the past administration and an auspicious beginning for the new administration. Some 230 guests from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey dined and danced the night away at The Inn.
Submitted by Virgilio I. Gonzales